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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 298.90 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 298.90 and 176.64 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 298.90 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/298.90 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 298.90 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 52,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,799.15/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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