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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 297.65 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 297.65 and 129.92 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 297.65 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/297.65 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 297.65 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 38,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,668.55/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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