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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 297.50 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 297.50 and 106.98 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 297.50 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/297.50 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 297.50 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 31,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,826.02/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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