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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.30, 298.71 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.30, 298.71 and 134.30 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.30 : 298.71 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.30/298.71 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.30x = 298.71 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.30x = 40,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,116.75/199.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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