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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 295.62 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 295.62 and 125.32 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 295.62 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/295.62 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 295.62 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 37,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,047.10/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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