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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.31, 297.59 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.31, 297.59 and 112.87 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.31 : 297.59 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.31/297.59 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.31x = 297.59 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.31x = 33,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,588.98/198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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