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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 274.73 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 274.73 and 174.83 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 274.73 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/274.73 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 274.73 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 48,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,028.80/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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