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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.21, 298.82 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.21, 298.82 and 77.48 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.21 : 298.82 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.21/298.82 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.21x = 298.82 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.21x = 23,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152.57/199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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