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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 298.85 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 298.85 and 77.51 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 298.85 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/298.85 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 298.85 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 23,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164.80/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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