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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.75, 299.49 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.75, 299.49 and 122.74 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.75 : 299.49 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.75/299.49 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.75x = 299.49 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.75x = 36,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,759.40/199.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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