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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 299.78 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 299.78 and 122.88 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 299.78 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/299.78 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 299.78 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 36,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,835.69/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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