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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 276.66 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 276.66 and 174.14 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 276.66 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/276.66 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 276.66 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 48,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,176.19/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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