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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.54 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.54 and 82.97 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.54 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.54 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.54 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 24,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,686.89/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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