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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.63, 299.57 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.63, 299.57 and 108.35 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.63 : 299.57 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.63/299.57 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.63x = 299.57 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.63x = 32,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456.37/199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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