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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.77, 297.90 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.77, 297.90 and 130.43 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.77 : 297.90 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.77/297.90 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.77x = 297.90 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.77x = 38,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853.61/198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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