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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 299.82 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 299.82 and 138.92 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 299.82 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/299.82 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 299.82 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 41,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650.99/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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