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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.23, 298.84 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.23, 298.84 and 127.41 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.23 : 298.84 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.23/298.84 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.23x = 298.84 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.23x = 38,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075.20/199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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