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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 297.36 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 297.36 and 125.02 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 297.36 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/297.36 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 297.36 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 37,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174.46/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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