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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 299.55 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 299.55 and 145.70 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 299.55 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/299.55 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 299.55 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 43,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,644.44/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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