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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 299.40 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 299.40 and 122.32 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 299.40 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/299.40 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 299.40 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 36,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,622.61/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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