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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 297.86 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 297.86 and 117.42 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 297.86 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/297.86 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 297.86 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 34,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,974.13/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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