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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.69, 299.53 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.69, 299.53 and 114.13 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.69 : 299.53 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.69/299.53 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.69x = 299.53 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.69x = 34,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183.58/199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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