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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 298.86 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 298.86 and 96.52 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 298.86 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/298.86 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 298.86 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 28,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,845.97/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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