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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.25, 297.47 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.25, 297.47 and 112.75 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.25 : 297.47 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.25/297.47 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.25x = 297.47 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.25x = 33,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539.18/198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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