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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 299.64 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 299.64 and 127.56 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 299.64 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/299.64 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 299.64 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 38,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,222.08/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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