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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.50, 298.62 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.50, 298.62 and 138.44 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.50 : 298.62 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.50/298.62 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.50x = 298.62 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.50x = 41,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,341.70/199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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