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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 299.39 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 299.39 and 108.20 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 299.39 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/299.39 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 299.39 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 32,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,394.00/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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