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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 275.92 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 275.92 and 175.33 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 275.92 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/275.92 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 275.92 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 48,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375.41/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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