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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 300.04 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 300.04 and 91.73 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 300.04 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/300.04 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 300.04 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 27,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523.19/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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