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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.73, 299.34 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.73, 299.34 and 179.05 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.73 : 299.34 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.73/299.34 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.73x = 299.34 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.73x = 53,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,596.83/199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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