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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 298.64 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 298.64 and 177.90 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 298.64 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/298.64 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 298.64 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 53,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,127.17/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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