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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 298.02 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 298.02 and 130.34 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 298.02 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/298.02 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 298.02 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 38,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,843.93/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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