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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.85, 298.05 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.85, 298.05 and 107.38 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.85 : 298.05 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.85/298.05 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.85x = 298.05 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.85x = 32,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,004.61/198.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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