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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.05, 298.98 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.05, 298.98 and 174.75 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.05 : 298.98 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.05/298.98 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.05x = 298.98 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.05x = 52,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,246.76/199.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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