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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.39, 297.50 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.39, 297.50 and 82.74 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.39 : 297.50 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.39/297.50 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.39x = 297.50 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.39x = 24,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,614.74/198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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