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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.28, 298.68 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.28, 298.68 and 107.90 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.28 : 298.68 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.28/298.68 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.28x = 298.68 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.28x = 32,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227.57/199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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