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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.65, 299.42 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.65, 299.42 and 78 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.65 : 299.42 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.65/299.42 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.65x = 299.42 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.65x = 23,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354.37/199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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