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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.79, 299.79 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.79, 299.79 and 108.47 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.79 : 299.79 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.79/299.79 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.79x = 299.79 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.79x = 32,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518.22/199.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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