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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.18, 297.32 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.18, 297.32 and 174.88 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.18 : 297.32 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.18/297.32 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.18x = 297.32 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.18x = 51,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,993.84/199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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