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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.71, 299.56 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.71, 299.56 and 131.29 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.71 : 299.56 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.71/299.56 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.71x = 299.56 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.71x = 39,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329.23/199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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