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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.18, 298.41 and 107.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.18, 298.41 and 107.65 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.18 : 298.41 = 107.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.18/298.41 = 107.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.18x = 298.41 × 107.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.18x = 32,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,122.43/199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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