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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 296.91 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 296.91 and 126.05 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 296.91 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/296.91 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 296.91 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 37,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,424.02/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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