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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 297.29 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 297.29 and 88.45 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 297.29 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/297.29 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 297.29 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 26,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295.52/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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