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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.79, 297.88 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.79, 297.88 and 111.92 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.79 : 297.88 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.79/297.88 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.79x = 297.88 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.79x = 33,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,336.96/198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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