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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 298.36 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 298.36 and 129.64 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 298.36 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/298.36 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 298.36 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 38,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,679.39/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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