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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.45, 275.06 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.45, 275.06 and 129.44 is: 178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.45 : 275.06 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.45/275.06 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.45x = 275.06 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.45x = 35,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602.57/199.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.50

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