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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.69, 299.68 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.69, 299.68 and 71.44 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.69 : 299.68 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.69/299.68 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.69x = 299.68 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.69x = 21,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,408.21/199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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