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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.50, 298 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.50, 298 and 111.92 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.50 : 298 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.50/298 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.50x = 298 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.50x = 33,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352.16/198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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