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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.88, 299.28 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.88, 299.28 and 131.24 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.88 : 299.28 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.88/299.28 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.88x = 299.28 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.88x = 39,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,277.51/199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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