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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 297.09 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 297.09 and 111.49 is: 167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 297.09 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/297.09 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 297.09 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 33,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,122.56/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.26

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