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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 298.38 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 298.38 and 90.79 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 298.38 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/298.38 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 298.38 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 27,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,089.92/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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