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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 297.07 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 297.07 and 119.94 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 297.07 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/297.07 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 297.07 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 35,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,630.58/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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