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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.78, 299.32 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.78, 299.32 and 91.64 is: 137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.78 : 299.32 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.78/299.32 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.78x = 299.32 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.78x = 27,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,430.20/199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.30

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