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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 297.30 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 297.30 and 120.80 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 297.30 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/297.30 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 297.30 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 35,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,912.55/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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