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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 298.38 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 298.38 and 117.64 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 298.38 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/298.38 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 298.38 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 35,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101.42/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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