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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.88, 275.86 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.88, 275.86 and 122.26 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.88 : 275.86 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.88/275.86 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.88x = 275.86 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.88x = 33,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,726.64/199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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