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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 299.87 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 299.87 and 91.70 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 299.87 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/299.87 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 299.87 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 27,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499.06/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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