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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 298.20 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 298.20 and 106.16 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 298.20 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/298.20 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 298.20 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 31,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,656.91/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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