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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 297.22 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 297.22 and 82.79 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 297.22 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/297.22 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 297.22 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 24,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606.42/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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