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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 297.99 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 297.99 and 144.75 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 297.99 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/297.99 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 297.99 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 43,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,134.05/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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