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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 297.90 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 297.90 and 130.50 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 297.90 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/297.90 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 297.90 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 38,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,875.95/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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