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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 299.52 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 299.52 and 84.12 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 299.52 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/299.52 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 299.52 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 25,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195.62/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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