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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.13, 298.71 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.13, 298.71 and 69.14 is: 103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.13 : 298.71 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.13/298.71 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.13x = 298.71 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.13x = 20,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,652.81/199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.72

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