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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 297.18 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 297.18 and 116.92 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 297.18 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/297.18 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 297.18 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 34,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,746.29/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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