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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 298.62 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 298.62 and 121.97 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 298.62 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/298.62 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 298.62 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 36,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423.43/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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