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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 299.56 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 299.56 and 134.72 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 299.56 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/299.56 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 299.56 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 40,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,356.72/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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