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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.15, 298.47 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.15, 298.47 and 134.05 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.15 : 298.47 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.15/298.47 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.15x = 298.47 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.15x = 40,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,009.23/199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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