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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 298.34 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 298.34 and 83.54 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 298.34 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/298.34 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 298.34 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 24,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,923.16/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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