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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 295.79 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 295.79 and 129.03 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 295.79 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/295.79 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 295.79 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 38,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,165.14/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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