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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 297.18 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 297.18 and 129.89 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 297.18 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/297.18 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 297.18 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 38,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,600.71/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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