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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.50, 298.64 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.50, 298.64 and 130.80 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.50 : 298.64 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.50/298.64 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.50x = 298.64 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.50x = 39,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,062.11/199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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