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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 297.36 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 297.36 and 126.08 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 297.36 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/297.36 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 297.36 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 37,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,491.15/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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