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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 275.80 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 275.80 and 126.19 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 275.80 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/275.80 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 275.80 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 34,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802.20/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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