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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 299.14 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 299.14 and 127.35 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 299.14 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/299.14 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 299.14 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 38,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,095.16/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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