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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 298.95 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 298.95 and 91.30 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 298.95 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/298.95 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 298.95 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 27,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294.14/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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