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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.82, 299.54 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.82, 299.54 and 91.46 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.82 : 299.54 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.82/299.54 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.82x = 299.54 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.82x = 27,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395.93/199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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