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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 299.74 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 299.74 and 91.59 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 299.74 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/299.74 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 299.74 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 27,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453.19/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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