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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 297.34 and 121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 297.34 and 121.33 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 297.34 = 121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/297.34 = 121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 297.34 × 121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 36,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,076.33/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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