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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.89, 275.88 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.89, 275.88 and 126.15 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.89 : 275.88 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.89/275.88 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.89x = 275.88 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.89x = 34,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802.26/199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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