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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 298.78 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 298.78 and 126.92 is: 190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 298.78 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/298.78 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 298.78 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 37,921.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921.16/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.02

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