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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.81, 298.34 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.81, 298.34 and 107.57 is: 161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.81 : 298.34 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.81/298.34 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.81x = 298.34 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.81x = 32,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092.43/198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.42

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