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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 297.37 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 297.37 and 82.61 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 297.37 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/297.37 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 297.37 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 24,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,565.32/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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