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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 296.14 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 296.14 and 129.22 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 296.14 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/296.14 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 296.14 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 38,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267.21/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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