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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.58 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 298.58 and 102.76 is: 154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 298.58 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/298.58 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 298.58 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 30,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682.08/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.18

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