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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 297.08 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 297.08 and 84.08 is: 126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 297.08 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/297.08 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 297.08 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 24,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978.49/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.15

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