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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 299.43 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 299.43 and 130.89 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 299.43 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/299.43 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 299.43 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 39,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,192.39/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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