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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 274.08 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 274.08 and 174.72 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 274.08 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/274.08 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 274.08 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 47,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,887.26/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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