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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 298.48 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 298.48 and 83.44 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 298.48 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/298.48 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 298.48 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 24,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,905.17/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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