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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.50, 297.82 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.50, 297.82 and 117.40 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.50 : 297.82 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.50/297.82 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.50x = 297.82 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.50x = 34,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.07/198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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