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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 297.69 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 297.69 and 175.13 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 297.69 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/297.69 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 297.69 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 52,134.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134.45/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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