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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 295.80 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 295.80 and 125.16 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 295.80 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/295.80 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 295.80 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 37,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,022.33/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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