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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 296.62 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 296.62 and 125.50 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 296.62 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/296.62 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 296.62 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 37,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225.81/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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