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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.67, 299.62 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.67, 299.62 and 108.43 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.67 : 299.62 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.67/299.62 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.67x = 299.62 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.67x = 32,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,488.31/199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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