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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 295.99 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 295.99 and 129.11 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 295.99 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/295.99 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 295.99 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 38,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215.22/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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