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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.93, 297.97 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.93, 297.97 and 126.43 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.93 : 297.97 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.93/297.97 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.93x = 297.97 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.93x = 37,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672.35/198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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