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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.22, 274.96 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.22, 274.96 and 125.63 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.22 : 274.96 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.22/274.96 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.22x = 274.96 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.22x = 34,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543.91/199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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