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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 298.18 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 298.18 and 121.86 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 298.18 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/298.18 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 298.18 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 36,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,336.21/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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