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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.51, 299.55 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.51, 299.55 and 122.79 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.51 : 299.55 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.51/299.55 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.51x = 299.55 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.51x = 36,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782.57/199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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