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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 297.83 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 297.83 and 107.34 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 297.83 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/297.83 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 297.83 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 31,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969.30/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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