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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.29, 298.95 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.29, 298.95 and 172.83 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.29 : 298.95 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.29/298.95 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.29x = 298.95 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.29x = 51,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667.53/199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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