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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 298.85 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 298.85 and 126.32 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 298.85 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/298.85 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 298.85 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 37,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,748.61/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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