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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 298.94 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 298.94 and 176.94 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 298.94 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/298.94 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 298.94 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 52,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,893.56/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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