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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 296.94 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 296.94 and 116.91 is: 175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 296.94 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/296.94 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 296.94 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 34,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,715.41/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.19

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