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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.87, 299.46 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.87, 299.46 and 138.98 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.87 : 299.46 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.87/299.46 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.87x = 299.46 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.87x = 41,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,620.22/199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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