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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 298.98 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 298.98 and 142.08 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 298.98 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/298.98 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 298.98 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 42,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,479.08/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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