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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 298.31 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 298.31 and 70.53 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 298.31 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/298.31 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 298.31 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 21,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039.80/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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