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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 275.53 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 275.53 and 129.78 is: 179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 275.53 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/275.53 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 275.53 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 35,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,758.28/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.02

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