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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 298.05 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 298.05 and 112.17 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 298.05 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/298.05 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 298.05 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 33,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,430.78/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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