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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 298.35 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 298.35 and 130.55 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 298.35 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/298.35 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 298.35 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 38,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948.10/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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