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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 295.98 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 295.98 and 125.36 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 295.98 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/295.98 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 295.98 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 37,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,104.05/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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