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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.86, 299.92 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.86, 299.92 and 131.41 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.86 : 299.92 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.86/299.92 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.86x = 299.92 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.86x = 39,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,412.49/199.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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