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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.20, 298.67 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.20, 298.67 and 122.03 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.20 : 298.67 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.20/298.67 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.20x = 298.67 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.20x = 36,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,444.60/199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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