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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 297.52 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 297.52 and 120.47 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 297.52 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/297.52 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 297.52 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 35,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,842.68/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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