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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 297.94 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 297.94 and 84.63 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 297.94 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/297.94 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 297.94 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 25,212.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.96/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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