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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.89, 299.60 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.89, 299.60 and 122.88 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.89 : 299.60 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.89/299.60 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.89x = 299.60 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.89x = 36,814.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,814.23/199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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