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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 298.68 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 298.68 and 96.38 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 298.68 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/298.68 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 298.68 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 28,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,786.78/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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