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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.09, 298.69 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.09, 298.69 and 160.92 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.09 : 298.69 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.09/298.69 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.09x = 298.69 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.09x = 48,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,064.79/199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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