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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.22, 298.86 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.22, 298.86 and 77.48 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.22 : 298.86 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.22/298.86 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.22x = 298.86 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.22x = 23,155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155.67/199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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