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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 298.25 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 298.25 and 107.51 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 298.25 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/298.25 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 298.25 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 32,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062.83/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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