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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297.27 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297.27 and 130.11 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297.27 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297.27 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297.27 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 38,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,677.80/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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