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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 298.78 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 298.78 and 127.24 is: 190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 298.78 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/298.78 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 298.78 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 38,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016.77/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.66

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