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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 298.44 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 298.44 and 102.84 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 298.44 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/298.44 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 298.44 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 30,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,691.57/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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