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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 296.64 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 296.64 and 129.45 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 296.64 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/296.64 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 296.64 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 38,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400.05/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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