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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 298.92 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 298.92 and 91 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 298.92 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/298.92 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 298.92 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 27,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201.72/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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