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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 298.32 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 298.32 and 145.16 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 298.32 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/298.32 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 298.32 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 43,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303.21/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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