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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.65, 299.19 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.65, 299.19 and 131.07 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.65 : 299.19 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.65/299.19 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.65x = 299.19 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.65x = 39,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214.83/199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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