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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 274.77 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 274.77 and 125.43 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 274.77 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/274.77 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 274.77 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 34,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464.40/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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