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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 274.92 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 274.92 and 125.64 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 274.92 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/274.92 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 274.92 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 34,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540.95/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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