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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.15, 298.70 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.15, 298.70 and 95.01 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.15 : 298.70 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.15/298.70 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.15x = 298.70 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.15x = 28,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,378.25/199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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