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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.97, 300.14 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.97, 300.14 and 108.74 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.97 : 300.14 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.97/300.14 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.97x = 300.14 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.97x = 32,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,637.22/199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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