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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.71, 299.92 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.71, 299.92 and 176.63 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.71 : 299.92 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.71/299.92 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.71x = 299.92 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.71x = 52,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972.93/199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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