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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.91, 298.50 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.91, 298.50 and 126.82 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.91 : 298.50 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.91/298.50 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.91x = 298.50 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.91x = 37,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,855.77/198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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