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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 298.08 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 298.08 and 117.42 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 298.08 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/298.08 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 298.08 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 35,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000.55/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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