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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.31, 298.81 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.31, 298.81 and 96.52 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.31 : 298.81 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.31/298.81 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.31x = 298.81 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.31x = 28,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,840.51/199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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