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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 298.71 and 91.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 298.71 and 91.00 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 298.71 = 91.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/298.71 = 91.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 298.71 × 91.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 27,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182.98/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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