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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.20, 299.22 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.20, 299.22 and 175.74 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.20 : 299.22 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.20/299.22 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.20x = 299.22 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.20x = 52,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,584.92/199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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