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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 299.09 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 299.09 and 137.74 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 299.09 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/299.09 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 299.09 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 41,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,196.66/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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