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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 296.46 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 296.46 and 125.52 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 296.46 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/296.46 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 296.46 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 37,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211.66/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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