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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 297.48 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 297.48 and 116.18 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 297.48 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/297.48 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 297.48 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 34,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,561.23/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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