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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.33, 298.79 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.33, 298.79 and 111.46 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.33 : 298.79 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.33/298.79 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.33x = 298.79 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.33x = 33,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,302.81/199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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