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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 298.08 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 298.08 and 112.05 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 298.08 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/298.08 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 298.08 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 33,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,399.86/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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