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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.04, 298.44 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.04, 298.44 and 130.50 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.04 : 298.44 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.04/298.44 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.04x = 298.44 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.04x = 38,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946.42/199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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