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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 299.43 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 299.43 and 145.77 is: 218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 299.43 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/299.43 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 299.43 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 43,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,647.91/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.75

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