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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 296.01 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 296.01 and 125.25 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 296.01 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/296.01 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 296.01 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 37,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,075.25/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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