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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 296.54 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 296.54 and 129.40 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 296.54 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/296.54 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 296.54 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 38,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,372.28/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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