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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 298.19 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 298.19 and 112.16 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 298.19 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/298.19 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 298.19 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 33,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,444.99/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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