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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.91, 299.76 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.91, 299.76 and 71.57 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.91 : 299.76 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.91/299.76 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.91x = 299.76 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.91x = 21,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453.82/199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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