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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 299 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 299 and 127.12 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 299 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/299 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 299 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 38,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,008.88/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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