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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 298.31 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 298.31 and 125.93 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 298.31 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/298.31 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 298.31 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 37,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564.06/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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