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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.81, 275.78 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.81, 275.78 and 126.23 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.81 : 275.78 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.81/275.78 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.81x = 275.78 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.81x = 34,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,810.65/199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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