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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 297.65 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 297.65 and 82.85 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 297.65 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/297.65 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 297.65 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 24,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659.70/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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