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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 297.18 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 297.18 and 129.66 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 297.18 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/297.18 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 297.18 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 38,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,532.36/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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