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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.63, 298.90 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.63, 298.90 and 141.54 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.63 : 298.90 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.63/298.90 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.63x = 298.90 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.63x = 42,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305.60/199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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