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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 297.37 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 297.37 and 125.23 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 297.37 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/297.37 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 297.37 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 37,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239.62/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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