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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 297.16 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 297.16 and 115.88 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 297.16 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/297.16 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 297.16 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 34,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433.13/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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