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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.79, 298.15 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.79, 298.15 and 122.24 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.79 : 298.15 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.79/298.15 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.79x = 298.15 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.79x = 36,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446.30/198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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