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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 299.14 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 299.14 and 130.57 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 299.14 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/299.14 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 299.14 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 39,057.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057.64/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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