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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 274.64 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 274.64 and 121.36 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 274.64 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/274.64 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 274.64 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 33,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,330.31/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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