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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.69, 299.68 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.69, 299.68 and 108.41 is: 162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.69 : 299.68 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.69/299.68 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.69x = 299.68 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.69x = 32,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,486.54/199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.69

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