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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.87, 299.77 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.87, 299.77 and 126.77 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.87 : 299.77 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.87/299.77 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.87x = 299.77 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.87x = 38,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000.03/199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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