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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.15, 298.57 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.15, 298.57 and 90.91 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.15 : 298.57 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.15/298.57 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.15x = 298.57 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.15x = 27,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143.00/199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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