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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 298.68 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 298.68 and 103 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 298.68 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/298.68 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 298.68 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 30,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764.04/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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