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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 298.66 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 298.66 and 96.48 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 298.66 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/298.66 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 298.66 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 28,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814.51/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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