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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.17, 274.73 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.17, 274.73 and 125.36 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.17 : 274.73 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.17/274.73 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.17x = 274.73 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.17x = 34,438.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,438.15/199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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