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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 297.50 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 297.50 and 126.12 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 297.50 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/297.50 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 297.50 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 37,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,520.70/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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