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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 297.90 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 297.90 and 160.38 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 297.90 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/297.90 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 297.90 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 47,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,777.20/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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