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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.81, 297.84 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.81, 297.84 and 125.53 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.81 : 297.84 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.81/297.84 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.81x = 297.84 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.81x = 37,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,387.58/198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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