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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 297.71 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 297.71 and 84.66 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 297.71 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/297.71 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 297.71 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 25,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204.13/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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