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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.56 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 298.56 and 112.12 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 298.56 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/298.56 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 298.56 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 33,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,474.55/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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