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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 299.08 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 299.08 and 162.61 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 299.08 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/299.08 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 299.08 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 48,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,633.40/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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