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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 298.80 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 298.80 and 106.79 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 298.80 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/298.80 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 298.80 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 31,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,907.36/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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