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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 298.90 and 77.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 298.90 and 77.56 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 298.90 = 77.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/298.90 = 77.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 298.90 × 77.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 23,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182.68/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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