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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 297.60 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 297.60 and 126.54 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 297.60 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/297.60 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 297.60 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 37,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658.30/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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