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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 297.73 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 297.73 and 117.55 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 297.73 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/297.73 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 297.73 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 34,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,998.02/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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