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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.93, 297.78 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.93, 297.78 and 126.84 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.93 : 297.78 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.93/297.78 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.93x = 297.78 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.93x = 37,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,770.42/198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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