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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.22, 297.66 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.22, 297.66 and 129.86 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.22 : 297.66 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.22/297.66 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.22x = 297.66 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.22x = 38,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,654.13/198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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