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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 297.46 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 297.46 and 117.18 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 297.46 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/297.46 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 297.46 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 34,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856.36/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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