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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 297.10 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 297.10 and 82.50 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 297.10 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/297.10 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 297.10 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 24,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,511.50/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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