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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.31, 298.83 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.31, 298.83 and 134.15 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.31 : 298.83 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.31/298.83 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.31x = 298.83 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.31x = 40,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,087.75/199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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