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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.70, 297.96 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.70, 297.96 and 112 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.70 : 297.96 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.70/297.96 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.70x = 297.96 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.70x = 33,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,371.52/198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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