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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 296.49 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 296.49 and 121.13 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 296.49 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/296.49 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 296.49 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 35,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913.83/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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