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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.50, 298.19 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.50, 298.19 and 130.13 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.50 : 298.19 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.50/298.19 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.50x = 298.19 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.50x = 38,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,803.46/198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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