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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.78, 299.46 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.78, 299.46 and 112.98 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.78 : 299.46 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.78/299.46 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.78x = 299.46 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.78x = 33,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,832.99/199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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