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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 296.32 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 296.32 and 125.56 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 296.32 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/296.32 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 296.32 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 37,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205.94/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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