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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.12, 297.88 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.12, 297.88 and 134.80 is: 201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.12 : 297.88 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.12/297.88 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.12x = 297.88 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.12x = 40,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,154.22/199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.66

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