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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 297.40 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 297.40 and 117.51 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 297.40 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/297.40 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 297.40 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 34,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,947.17/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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