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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 295.80 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 295.80 and 125.20 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 295.80 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/295.80 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 295.80 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 37,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,034.16/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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