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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.54, 299.42 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.54, 299.42 and 96.84 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.54 : 299.42 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.54/299.42 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.54x = 299.42 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.54x = 28,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,996.34/199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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