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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 299.81 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 299.81 and 122.99 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 299.81 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/299.81 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 299.81 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 36,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,873.63/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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