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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 297.80 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 297.80 and 126.71 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 297.80 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/297.80 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 297.80 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 37,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733.60/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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