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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 296.14 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 296.14 and 125.34 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 296.14 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/296.14 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 296.14 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 37,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,116.71/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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