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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.13, 274.19 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.13, 274.19 and 172.86 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.13 : 274.19 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.13/274.19 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.13x = 274.19 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.13x = 47,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,395.32/199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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