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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.27, 298.98 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.27, 298.98 and 108.04 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.27 : 298.98 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.27/298.98 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.27x = 298.98 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.27x = 32,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,301.80/199.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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