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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 297.54 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 297.54 and 126.26 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 297.54 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/297.54 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 297.54 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 37,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567.40/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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