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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 298.36 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 298.36 and 112.22 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 298.36 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/298.36 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 298.36 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 33,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,480.19/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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