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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 297.27 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 297.27 and 116.10 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 297.27 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/297.27 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 297.27 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 34,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513.05/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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