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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.16, 274.84 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.16, 274.84 and 129.25 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.16 : 274.84 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.16/274.84 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.16x = 274.84 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.16x = 35,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522.02/199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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