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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.09, 297.13 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.09, 297.13 and 111.37 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.09 : 297.13 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.09/297.13 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.09x = 297.13 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.09x = 33,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091.37/198.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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