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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 296.71 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 296.71 and 129.47 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 296.71 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/296.71 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 296.71 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 38,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,413.24/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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