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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 296.78 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 296.78 and 116.67 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 296.78 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/296.78 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 296.78 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 34,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,624.74/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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