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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.17, 298.71 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.17, 298.71 and 70.92 is: 106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.17 : 298.71 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.17/298.71 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.17x = 298.71 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.17x = 21,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.51/199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.36

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