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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.73, 299.16 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.73, 299.16 and 108.20 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.73 : 299.16 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.73/299.16 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.73x = 299.16 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.73x = 32,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369.86/199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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