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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.79, 299.75 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.79, 299.75 and 142.13 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.79 : 299.75 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.79/299.75 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.79x = 299.75 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.79x = 42,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601.26/199.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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