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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.19, 298.44 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.19, 298.44 and 138.36 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.19 : 298.44 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.19/298.44 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.19x = 298.44 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.19x = 41,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,291.47/199.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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