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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 296.50 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 296.50 and 129.24 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 296.50 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/296.50 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 296.50 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 38,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,319.66/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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