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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.06 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.06 and 126.06 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.06 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.06 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.06 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 37,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,447.38/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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