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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 298.92 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 298.92 and 126.27 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 298.92 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/298.92 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 298.92 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 37,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,745.66/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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