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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.28, 298.96 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.28, 298.96 and 71.04 is: 106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.28 : 298.96 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.28/298.96 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.28x = 298.96 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.28x = 21,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238.12/199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.57

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