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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 298.38 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 298.38 and 162.92 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 298.38 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/298.38 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 298.38 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 48,612.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612.07/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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