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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.94, 298.17 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.94, 298.17 and 112.18 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.94 : 298.17 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.94/298.17 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.94x = 298.17 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.94x = 33,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,448.71/198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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