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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 298.07 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 298.07 and 121.44 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 298.07 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/298.07 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 298.07 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 36,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197.62/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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