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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.29, 274.92 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.29, 274.92 and 129.26 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.29 : 274.92 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.29/274.92 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.29x = 274.92 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.29x = 35,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,534.14/199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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