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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 274.92 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 274.92 and 125.70 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 274.92 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/274.92 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 274.92 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 34,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557.44/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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