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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 296.46 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 296.46 and 125.69 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 296.46 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/296.46 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 296.46 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 37,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,260.58/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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