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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.98, 300.24 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.98, 300.24 and 91.80 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.98 : 300.24 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.98/300.24 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.98x = 300.24 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.98x = 27,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,562.03/199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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