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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.07, 297.24 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.07, 297.24 and 116.94 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.07 : 297.24 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.07/297.24 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.07x = 297.24 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.07x = 34,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,757.76/198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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