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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 297.18 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 297.18 and 82.59 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 297.18 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/297.18 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 297.18 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 24,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,544.10/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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