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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 295.63 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 295.63 and 125 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 295.63 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/295.63 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 295.63 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 36,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953.75/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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