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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 296.75 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 296.75 and 125.62 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 296.75 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/296.75 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 296.75 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 37,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277.31/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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