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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.16, 298.71 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.16, 298.71 and 77.43 is: 116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.16 : 298.71 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.16/298.71 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.16x = 298.71 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.16x = 23,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129.12/199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.14

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