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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 298.23 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 298.23 and 107.57 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 298.23 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/298.23 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 298.23 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 32,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,079.11/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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