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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.91, 297.64 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.91, 297.64 and 121.93 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.91 : 297.64 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.91/297.64 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.91x = 297.64 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.91x = 36,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,291.25/198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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