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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 297.84 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 297.84 and 162.03 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 297.84 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/297.84 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 297.84 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 48,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,259.02/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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