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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.27, 274.99 and 125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.27, 274.99 and 125.59 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.27 : 274.99 = 125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.27/274.99 = 125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.27x = 274.99 × 125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.27x = 34,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534.62/199.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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