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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.46 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.46 and 106.29 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.46 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.46 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.46 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 31,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,510.73/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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