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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.87, 275.74 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.87, 275.74 and 122.29 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.87 : 275.74 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.87/275.74 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.87x = 275.74 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.87x = 33,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,720.74/199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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