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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 298.75 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 298.75 and 130.85 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 298.75 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/298.75 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 298.75 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 39,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,091.54/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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