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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.99, 276.03 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.99, 276.03 and 130.13 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.99 : 276.03 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.99/276.03 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.99x = 276.03 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.99x = 35,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919.78/199.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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