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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 297.10 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 297.10 and 116.92 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 297.10 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/297.10 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 297.10 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 34,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,736.93/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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