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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.48, 298.82 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.48, 298.82 and 96.46 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.48 : 298.82 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.48/298.82 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.48x = 298.82 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.48x = 28,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,822.20/199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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