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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 298.26 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 298.26 and 126.66 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 298.26 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/298.26 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 298.26 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 37,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,777.61/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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