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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 298.32 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 298.32 and 126.72 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 298.32 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/298.32 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 298.32 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 37,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803.11/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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