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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 299.61 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 299.61 and 130.95 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 299.61 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/299.61 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 299.61 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 39,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,233.93/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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