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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 297.69 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 297.69 and 130.06 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 297.69 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/297.69 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 297.69 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 38,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717.56/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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