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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 275.20 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 275.20 and 176.14 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 275.20 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/275.20 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 275.20 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 48,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,472.47/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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