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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 298.34 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 298.34 and 70.60 is: 105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 298.34 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/298.34 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 298.34 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 21,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062.80/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.93

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