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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.51, 275.91 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.51, 275.91 and 174.90 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.51 : 275.91 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.51/275.91 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.51x = 275.91 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.51x = 48,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256.66/199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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