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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.57, 297.76 and 82.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.57, 297.76 and 82.93 is: 124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.57 : 297.76 = 82.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.57/297.76 = 82.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.57x = 297.76 × 82.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.57x = 24,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693.24/198.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.36

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