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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 298.90 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 298.90 and 127.24 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 298.90 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/298.90 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 298.90 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 38,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,032.04/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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