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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.34, 297.54 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.34, 297.54 and 129.98 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.34 : 297.54 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.34/297.54 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.34x = 297.54 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.34x = 38,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,674.25/198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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