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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 297.22 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 297.22 and 111.65 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 297.22 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/297.22 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 297.22 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 33,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,184.61/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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