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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.81, 298.34 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.81, 298.34 and 113.37 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.81 : 298.34 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.81/298.34 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.81x = 298.34 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.81x = 33,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822.81/198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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