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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 299.67 and 62.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 299.67 and 62.78 is: 94.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 299.67 = 62.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/299.67 = 62.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 299.67 × 62.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 18,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811.78/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.17

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