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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.66, 299.57 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.66, 299.57 and 91.43 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.66 : 299.57 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.66/299.57 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.66x = 299.57 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.66x = 27,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389.69/199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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