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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 298.67 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 298.67 and 90.91 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 298.67 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/298.67 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 298.67 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 27,152.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,152.09/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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