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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 299.84 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 299.84 and 114.42 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 299.84 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/299.84 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 299.84 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 34,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307.12/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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