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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 297.87 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 297.87 and 130.29 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 297.87 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/297.87 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 297.87 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 38,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,809.48/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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