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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 274.80 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 274.80 and 174.72 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 274.80 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/274.80 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 274.80 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 48,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013.06/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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