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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.77, 297.54 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.77, 297.54 and 130.16 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.77 : 297.54 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.77/297.54 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.77x = 297.54 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.77x = 38,728.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,728.55/198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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