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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.67, 298.04 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.67, 298.04 and 117.47 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.67 : 298.04 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.67/298.04 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.67x = 298.04 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.67x = 35,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,008.68/198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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