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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 297.06 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 297.06 and 129.38 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 297.06 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/297.06 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 297.06 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 38,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,433.62/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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