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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 299.40 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 299.40 and 122.80 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 299.40 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/299.40 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 299.40 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 36,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,766.32/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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