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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.04, 274.72 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.04, 274.72 and 125.44 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.04 : 274.72 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.04/274.72 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.04x = 274.72 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.04x = 34,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,460.88/199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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