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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.23, 298.67 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.23, 298.67 and 77.51 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.23 : 298.67 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.23/298.67 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.23x = 298.67 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.23x = 23,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148.03/199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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