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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.06, 297.96 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.06, 297.96 and 130.42 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.06 : 297.96 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.06/297.96 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.06x = 297.96 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.06x = 38,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,859.94/199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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