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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 297.38 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 297.38 and 82.89 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 297.38 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/297.38 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 297.38 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 24,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649.18/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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