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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 276.02 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 276.02 and 126.32 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 276.02 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/276.02 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 276.02 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 34,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,864.83/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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