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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.23, 299.04 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.23, 299.04 and 127.14 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.23 : 299.04 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.23/299.04 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.23x = 299.04 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.23x = 38,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,019.95/199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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