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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.81, 299.38 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.81, 299.38 and 141.74 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.81 : 299.38 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.81/299.38 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.81x = 299.38 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.81x = 42,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,433.41/199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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