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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.65, 297.58 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.65, 297.58 and 126.25 is: 189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.65 : 297.58 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.65/297.58 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.65x = 297.58 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.65x = 37,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,568.84/198.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.12

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