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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 299.98 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 299.98 and 122.95 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 299.98 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/299.98 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 299.98 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 36,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,882.54/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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