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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.97, 299.81 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.97, 299.81 and 95.81 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.97 : 299.81 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.97/299.81 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.97x = 299.81 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.97x = 28,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722.82/199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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