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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 298.84 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 298.84 and 134.19 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 298.84 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/298.84 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 298.84 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 40,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100.26/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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