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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.20, 274.76 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.20, 274.76 and 125.48 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.20 : 274.76 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.20/274.76 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.20x = 274.76 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.20x = 34,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,476.88/199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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