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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 297.69 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 297.69 and 125.39 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 297.69 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/297.69 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 297.69 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 37,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,325.86/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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