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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 298.52 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 298.52 and 134.29 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 298.52 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/298.52 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 298.52 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 40,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,088.25/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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