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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 298.68 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 298.68 and 112.56 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 298.68 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/298.68 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 298.68 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 33,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,619.42/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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