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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.63, 299.26 and 76.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.63, 299.26 and 76.21 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.63 : 299.26 = 76.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.63/299.26 = 76.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.63x = 299.26 × 76.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.63x = 22,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806.60/199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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