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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.83, 299.82 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.83, 299.82 and 91.62 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.83 : 299.82 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.83/299.82 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.83x = 299.82 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.83x = 27,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469.51/199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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