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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 298.05 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 298.05 and 107.48 is: 161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 298.05 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/298.05 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 298.05 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 32,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034.41/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.19

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