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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.59 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 298.59 and 70.84 is: 106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 298.59 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/298.59 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 298.59 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 21,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.12/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.29

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