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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 297.63 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 297.63 and 117.28 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 297.63 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/297.63 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 297.63 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 34,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,906.05/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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