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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 298.95 and 77.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 298.95 and 77.62 is: 116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 298.95 = 77.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/298.95 = 77.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 298.95 × 77.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 23,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204.50/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.36

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