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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 274.98 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 274.98 and 125.61 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 274.98 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/274.98 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 274.98 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 34,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540.24/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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