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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.52, 297.68 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.52, 297.68 and 116.28 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.52 : 297.68 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.52/297.68 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.52x = 297.68 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.52x = 34,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,614.23/198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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