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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 300 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 300 and 131.51 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 300 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/300 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 300 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 39,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,451.50/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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