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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 275.79 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 275.79 and 122.32 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 275.79 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/275.79 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 275.79 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 33,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,733.94/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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