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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 299.57 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 299.57 and 145.76 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 299.57 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/299.57 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 299.57 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 43,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,663.10/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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