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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.41, 298.76 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.41, 298.76 and 96.55 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.41 : 298.76 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.41/298.76 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.41x = 298.76 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.41x = 28,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,844.05/199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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