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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 299.31 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 299.31 and 122.74 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 299.31 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/299.31 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 299.31 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 36,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,737.31/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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