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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.22, 297.46 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.22, 297.46 and 129.77 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.22 : 297.46 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.22/297.46 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.22x = 297.46 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.22x = 38,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,601.38/198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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