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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 274.98 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 274.98 and 121.78 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 274.98 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/274.98 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 274.98 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 33,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487.06/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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