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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 297.11 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 297.11 and 116.82 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 297.11 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/297.11 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 297.11 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 34,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707.81/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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