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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.41, 296.16 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.41, 296.16 and 125.32 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.41 : 296.16 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.41/296.16 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.41x = 296.16 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.41x = 37,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,114.77/197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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