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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 275.72 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 275.72 and 126.04 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 275.72 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/275.72 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 275.72 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 34,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,751.75/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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