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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 298.38 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 298.38 and 126.80 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 298.38 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/298.38 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 298.38 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 37,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,834.58/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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