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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.30, 297.63 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.30, 297.63 and 107.10 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.30 : 297.63 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.30/297.63 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.30x = 297.63 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.30x = 31,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,876.17/198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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