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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.04 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 298.04 and 125.64 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 298.04 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/298.04 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 298.04 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 37,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445.75/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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