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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 298.43 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 298.43 and 137.45 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 298.43 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/298.43 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 298.43 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 41,018.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,018.87/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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