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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 297.50 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 297.50 and 82.98 is: 124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 297.50 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/297.50 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 297.50 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 24,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,685.49/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.38

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