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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.88, 275.84 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.88, 275.84 and 122.24 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.88 : 275.84 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.88/275.84 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.88x = 275.84 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.88x = 33,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718.68/199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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