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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 298.02 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 298.02 and 107.26 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 298.02 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/298.02 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 298.02 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 31,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965.63/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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