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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 298.16 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 298.16 and 112.22 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 298.16 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/298.16 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 298.16 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 33,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,459.52/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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