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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.23 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 298.23 and 107.74 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 298.23 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/298.23 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 298.23 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 32,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,131.30/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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