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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 297.32 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 297.32 and 111.47 is: 167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 297.32 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/297.32 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 297.32 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 33,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140.22/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.26

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