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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.13, 298.49 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.13, 298.49 and 70.79 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.13 : 298.49 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.13/298.49 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.13x = 298.49 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.13x = 21,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,130.50/199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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