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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 298.98 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 298.98 and 127.40 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 298.98 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/298.98 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 298.98 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 38,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090.05/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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