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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 275.52 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 275.52 and 122 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 275.52 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/275.52 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 275.52 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 33,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,613.44/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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