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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 297 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 297 and 82.48 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 297 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/297 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 297 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 24,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,496.56/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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