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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.33, 298.82 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.33, 298.82 and 138.38 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.33 : 298.82 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.33/298.82 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.33x = 298.82 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.33x = 41,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349.56/199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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