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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.15, 298.80 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.15, 298.80 and 107.74 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.15 : 298.80 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.15/298.80 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.15x = 298.80 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.15x = 32,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192.71/199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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