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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.89, 299.99 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.89, 299.99 and 145.92 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.89 : 299.99 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.89/299.99 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.89x = 299.99 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.89x = 43,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774.54/199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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