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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 297.92 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 297.92 and 121.68 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 297.92 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/297.92 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 297.92 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 36,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,250.91/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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