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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 298.92 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 298.92 and 71 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 298.92 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/298.92 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 298.92 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 21,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223.32/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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