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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 296.28 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 296.28 and 125.84 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 296.28 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/296.28 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 296.28 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 37,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282.39/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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