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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.35 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.35 and 129.43 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.35 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.35 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.35 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 38,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,486.01/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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