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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.12 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.12 and 129.64 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.12 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.12 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.12 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 38,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,518.64/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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