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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.68, 299.48 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.68, 299.48 and 127.96 is: 191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.68 : 299.48 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.68/299.48 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.68x = 299.48 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.68x = 38,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,321.46/199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.91

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