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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 298.90 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 298.90 and 138.61 is: 207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 298.90 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/298.90 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 298.90 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 41,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,430.53/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.82

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