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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.53 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 298.53 and 90.73 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 298.53 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/298.53 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 298.53 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 27,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,085.63/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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