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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.16, 298.70 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.16, 298.70 and 96.40 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.16 : 298.70 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.16/298.70 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.16x = 298.70 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.16x = 28,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,794.68/199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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