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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 297.03 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 297.03 and 88.30 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 297.03 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/297.03 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 297.03 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 26,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227.75/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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