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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 299.76 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 299.76 and 71.70 is: 107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 299.76 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/299.76 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 299.76 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 21,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,492.79/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.51

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