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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.29, 297.22 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.29, 297.22 and 82.68 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.29 : 297.22 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.29/297.22 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.29x = 297.22 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.29x = 24,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,574.15/198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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