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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 296.67 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 296.67 and 116.90 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 296.67 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/296.67 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 296.67 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 34,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,680.72/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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