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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.28, 298.82 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.28, 298.82 and 77.51 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.28 : 298.82 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.28/298.82 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.28x = 298.82 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.28x = 23,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162.48/199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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