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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 296.88 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 296.88 and 126.01 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 296.88 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/296.88 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 296.88 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 37,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409.85/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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