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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.89, 299.31 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.89, 299.31 and 176.82 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.89 : 299.31 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.89/299.31 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.89x = 299.31 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.89x = 52,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,923.99/199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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