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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 296.64 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 296.64 and 125.52 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 296.64 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/296.64 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 296.64 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 37,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234.25/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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