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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.13, 298.49 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.13, 298.49 and 107.87 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.13 : 298.49 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.13/298.49 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.13x = 298.49 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.13x = 32,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196.08/199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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