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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 297.47 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 297.47 and 82.79 is: 124.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 297.47 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/297.47 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 297.47 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 24,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,625.64/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.08

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