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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 299.46 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 299.46 and 142.04 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 299.46 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/299.46 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 299.46 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 42,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535.30/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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