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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.94, 298.46 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.94, 298.46 and 75.60 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.94 : 298.46 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.94/298.46 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.94x = 298.46 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.94x = 22,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562.22/198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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