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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 298.80 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 298.80 and 138.60 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 298.80 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/298.80 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 298.80 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 41,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,413.68/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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