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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.15, 298.68 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.15, 298.68 and 96.49 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.15 : 298.68 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.15/298.68 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.15x = 298.68 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.15x = 28,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,819.63/199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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