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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.23, 298.95 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.23, 298.95 and 130.86 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.23 : 298.95 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.23/298.95 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.23x = 298.95 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.23x = 39,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120.60/199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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