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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 297.11 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 297.11 and 125.99 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 297.11 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/297.11 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 297.11 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 37,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431.72/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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