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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 298.51 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 298.51 and 107.89 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 298.51 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/298.51 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 298.51 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 32,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205.23/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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