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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.77, 275.60 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.77, 275.60 and 126.06 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.77 : 275.60 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.77/275.60 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.77x = 275.60 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.77x = 34,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,741.42/199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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