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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 299.19 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 299.19 and 91.30 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 299.19 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/299.19 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 299.19 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 27,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316.05/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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