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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.27, 298.79 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.27, 298.79 and 107.94 is: 161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.27 : 298.79 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.27/298.79 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.27x = 298.79 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.27x = 32,251.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,251.39/199.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.85

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