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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.49, 297.80 and 70.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.49, 297.80 and 70.21 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.49 : 297.80 = 70.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.49/297.80 = 70.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.49x = 297.80 × 70.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.49x = 20,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908.54/198.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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