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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.10, 297.84 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.10, 297.84 and 145.10 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.10 : 297.84 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.10/297.84 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.10x = 297.84 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.10x = 43,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,216.58/199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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