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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.96 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.96 and 83.14 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.96 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.96 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.96 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 24,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772.39/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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