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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.48 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.48 and 126.40 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.48 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.48 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.48 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 37,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,601.47/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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