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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.25, 298.71 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.25, 298.71 and 138.65 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.25 : 298.71 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.25/298.71 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.25x = 298.71 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.25x = 41,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,414.65/199.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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