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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 298.49 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 298.49 and 107.82 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 298.49 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/298.49 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 298.49 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 32,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,182.65/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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