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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.28, 298.76 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.28, 298.76 and 83.66 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.28 : 298.76 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.28/298.76 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.28x = 298.76 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.28x = 24,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,992.35/199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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