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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 300.11 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 300.11 and 122.87 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 300.11 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/300.11 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 300.11 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 36,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,872.96/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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