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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 299.08 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 299.08 and 127.36 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 299.08 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/299.08 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 299.08 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 38,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090.83/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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