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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.17, 298.86 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.17, 298.86 and 107.91 is: 161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.17 : 298.86 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.17/298.86 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.17x = 298.86 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.17x = 32,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,249.98/199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.92

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