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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.67, 298.04 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.67, 298.04 and 175.37 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.67 : 298.04 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.67/298.04 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.67x = 298.04 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.67x = 52,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,264.91/199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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