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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 298.96 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 298.96 and 126.18 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 298.96 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/298.96 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 298.96 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 37,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722.46/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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