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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 298.80 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 298.80 and 121.80 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 298.80 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/298.80 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 298.80 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 36,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,393.84/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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