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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.17, 298.81 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.17, 298.81 and 141.50 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.17 : 298.81 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.17/298.81 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.17x = 298.81 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.17x = 42,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,281.62/199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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