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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.77, 275.07 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.77, 275.07 and 175.06 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.77 : 275.07 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.77/275.07 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.77x = 275.07 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.77x = 48,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,153.75/199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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