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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.17, 298.83 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.17, 298.83 and 77.51 is: 116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.17 : 298.83 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.17/298.83 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.17x = 298.83 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.17x = 23,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162.31/199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.30

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