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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 296.92 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 296.92 and 116.79 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 296.92 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/296.92 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 296.92 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 34,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,677.33/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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