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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 275.89 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 275.89 and 122.30 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 275.89 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/275.89 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 275.89 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 33,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741.73/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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