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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 299.60 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 299.60 and 141.83 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 299.60 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/299.60 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 299.60 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 42,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490.06/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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