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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 298.86 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 298.86 and 179.04 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 298.86 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/298.86 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 298.86 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 53,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,507.89/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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