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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 296.51 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 296.51 and 129.11 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 296.51 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/296.51 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 296.51 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 38,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280.28/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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