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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 296.24 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 296.24 and 125.01 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 296.24 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/296.24 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 296.24 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 37,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,032.34/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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