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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 275.63 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 275.63 and 130 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 275.63 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/275.63 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 275.63 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 35,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,831.25/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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