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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 297.62 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 297.62 and 111.97 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 297.62 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/297.62 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 297.62 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 33,324.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,324.51/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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