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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 299.67 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 299.67 and 91.66 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 299.67 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/299.67 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 299.67 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 27,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467.75/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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