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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 274.96 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 274.96 and 124.60 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 274.96 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/274.96 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 274.96 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 34,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258.64/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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