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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.39, 297.38 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.39, 297.38 and 117.27 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.39 : 297.38 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.39/297.38 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.39x = 297.38 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.39x = 34,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,873.17/198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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