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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.88, 299.88 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.88, 299.88 and 91.76 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.88 : 299.88 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.88/299.88 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.88x = 299.88 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.88x = 27,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,516.99/199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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