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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 297.77 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 297.77 and 125.52 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 297.77 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/297.77 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 297.77 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 37,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375.46/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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