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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.39, 274.98 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.39, 274.98 and 129.38 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.39 : 274.98 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.39/274.98 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.39x = 274.98 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.39x = 35,576.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576.91/199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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