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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 296.92 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 296.92 and 122 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 296.92 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/296.92 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 296.92 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 36,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,224.24/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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