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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.18, 298.83 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.18, 298.83 and 141.51 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.18 : 298.83 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.18/298.83 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.18x = 298.83 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.18x = 42,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,288.55/199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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