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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.22, 298.95 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.22, 298.95 and 112.52 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.22 : 298.95 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.22/298.95 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.22x = 298.95 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.22x = 33,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636.36/199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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