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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 298.88 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 298.88 and 108 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 298.88 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/298.88 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 298.88 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 32,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,279.04/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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