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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.88 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.88 and 122.28 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.88 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.88 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.88 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 33,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,734.61/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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