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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.22, 298.68 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.22, 298.68 and 95.05 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.22 : 298.68 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.22/298.68 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.22x = 298.68 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.22x = 28,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,389.91/199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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