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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.52, 297.39 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.52, 297.39 and 117.20 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.52 : 297.39 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.52/297.39 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.52x = 297.39 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.52x = 34,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852.96/198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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