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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.15, 274.70 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.15, 274.70 and 129.18 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.15 : 274.70 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.15/274.70 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.15x = 274.70 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.15x = 35,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486.07/199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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