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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.73, 299.43 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.73, 299.43 and 95.55 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.73 : 299.43 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.73/299.43 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.73x = 299.43 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.73x = 28,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,610.54/199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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