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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 299.20 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 299.20 and 141.28 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 299.20 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/299.20 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 299.20 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 42,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270.98/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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