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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.25, 297.44 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.25, 297.44 and 111.49 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.25 : 297.44 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.25/297.44 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.25x = 297.44 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.25x = 33,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,161.86/198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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