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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 298.42 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 298.42 and 126.76 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 298.42 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/298.42 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 298.42 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 37,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827.72/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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