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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 299.48 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 299.48 and 131.15 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 299.48 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/299.48 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 299.48 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 39,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,274.65/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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