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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 274.49 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 274.49 and 129.03 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 274.49 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/274.49 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 274.49 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 35,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,417.44/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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