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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 297.97 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 297.97 and 130.25 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 297.97 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/297.97 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 297.97 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 38,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,810.59/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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