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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.86, 300.12 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.86, 300.12 and 122.97 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.86 : 300.12 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.86/300.12 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.86x = 300.12 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.86x = 36,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,905.76/199.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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