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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 297.90 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 297.90 and 102.50 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 297.90 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/297.90 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 297.90 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 30,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,534.75/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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