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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 298.54 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 298.54 and 176.46 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 298.54 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/298.54 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 298.54 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 52,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,680.37/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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