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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 297.78 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 297.78 and 126.40 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 297.78 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/297.78 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 297.78 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 37,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,639.39/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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