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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 299.04 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 299.04 and 145 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 299.04 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/299.04 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 299.04 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 43,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,360.80/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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