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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 298.22 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 298.22 and 124.76 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 298.22 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/298.22 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 298.22 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 37,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205.93/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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