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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.30, 275.14 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.30, 275.14 and 129.46 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.30 : 275.14 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.30/275.14 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.30x = 275.14 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.30x = 35,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,619.62/199.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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