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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 299.26 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 299.26 and 122.44 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 299.26 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/299.26 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 299.26 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 36,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641.26/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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