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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 297.96 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 297.96 and 112.15 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 297.96 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/297.96 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 297.96 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 33,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.21/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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