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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.97, 297.93 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.97, 297.93 and 130.39 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.97 : 297.93 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.97/297.93 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.97x = 297.93 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.97x = 38,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,847.09/198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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