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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 298.74 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 298.74 and 145.44 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 298.74 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/298.74 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 298.74 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 43,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,448.47/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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