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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 271.95 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 271.95 and 129.89 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 271.95 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/271.95 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 271.95 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 35,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,322.23/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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