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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 298.12 and 83.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 298.12 and 83.17 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 298.12 = 83.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/298.12 = 83.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 298.12 × 83.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 24,794.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,794.64/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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