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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.27, 299.11 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.27, 299.11 and 141.56 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.27 : 299.11 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.27/299.11 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.27x = 299.11 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.27x = 42,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,341.55/199.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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