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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 297.85 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 297.85 and 129.99 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 297.85 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/297.85 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 297.85 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 38,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717.52/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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