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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 297.33 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 297.33 and 128.76 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 297.33 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/297.33 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 297.33 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 38,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284.21/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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