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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.87, 299.19 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.87, 299.19 and 134.87 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.87 : 299.19 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.87/299.19 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.87x = 299.19 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.87x = 40,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,350.77/199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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