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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 299.06 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 299.06 and 122.02 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 299.06 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/299.06 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 299.06 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 36,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,491.30/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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