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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.41, 298.71 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.41, 298.71 and 122.14 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.41 : 298.71 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.41/298.71 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.41x = 298.71 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.41x = 36,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,484.44/199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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