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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 297.96 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 297.96 and 107.34 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 297.96 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/297.96 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 297.96 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 31,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,983.03/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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