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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.49, 298.19 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.49, 298.19 and 117.39 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.49 : 298.19 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.49/298.19 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.49x = 298.19 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.49x = 35,004.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,004.82/198.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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