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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 298.04 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 298.04 and 117.62 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 298.04 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/298.04 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 298.04 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 35,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055.46/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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