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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 297.38 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 297.38 and 106.90 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 297.38 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/297.38 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 297.38 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 31,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,789.45/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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