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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 296.45 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 296.45 and 129.29 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 296.45 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/296.45 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 296.45 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 38,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,328.12/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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