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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 296.46 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 296.46 and 129.42 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 296.46 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/296.46 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 296.46 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 38,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,367.85/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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