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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.89, 298.14 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.89, 298.14 and 130.45 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.89 : 298.14 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.89/298.14 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.89x = 298.14 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.89x = 38,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,892.36/198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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