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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 275.72 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 275.72 and 122.18 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 275.72 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/275.72 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 275.72 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 33,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,685.79/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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