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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 299.70 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 299.70 and 91.80 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 299.70 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/299.70 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 299.70 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 27,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512.46/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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