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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 298.22 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 298.22 and 113.25 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 298.22 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/298.22 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 298.22 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 33,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772.85/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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