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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.46, 298.79 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.46, 298.79 and 130.82 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.46 : 298.79 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.46/298.79 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.46x = 298.79 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.46x = 39,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,086.05/199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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