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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 296.38 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 296.38 and 125.38 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 296.38 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/296.38 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 296.38 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 37,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160.12/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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