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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 297.96 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 297.96 and 126.52 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 297.96 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/297.96 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 297.96 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 37,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,697.90/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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