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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.13, 298.46 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.13, 298.46 and 112.50 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.13 : 298.46 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.13/298.46 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.13x = 298.46 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.13x = 33,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,576.19/199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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