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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 298.56 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 298.56 and 107.52 is: 161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 298.56 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/298.56 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 298.56 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 32,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101.17/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.41

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