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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.04 and 75.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.04 and 75.33 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.04 = 75.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.04 = 75.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.04 × 75.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 22,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450.98/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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