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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.50, 297.73 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.50, 297.73 and 125.16 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.50 : 297.73 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.50/297.73 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.50x = 297.73 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.50x = 37,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,263.57/198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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