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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 275.70 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 275.70 and 122.18 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 275.70 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/275.70 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 275.70 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 33,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,685.03/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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