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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.61, 299.41 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.61, 299.41 and 127.31 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.61 : 299.41 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.61/299.41 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.61x = 299.41 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.61x = 38,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,118.32/199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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