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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 298.31 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 298.31 and 126.47 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 298.31 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/298.31 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 298.31 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 37,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728.33/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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