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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.77, 275.02 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.77, 275.02 and 173.89 is: 239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.77 : 275.02 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.77/275.02 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.77x = 275.02 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.77x = 47,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823.23/199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.39

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