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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 299.52 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 299.52 and 145.74 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 299.52 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/299.52 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 299.52 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 43,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,652.04/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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