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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.30, 298.72 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.30, 298.72 and 90.86 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.30 : 298.72 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.30/298.72 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.30x = 298.72 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.30x = 27,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141.70/199.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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