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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 299.94 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 299.94 and 90.25 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 299.94 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/299.94 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 299.94 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 27,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069.59/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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