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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 297.96 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 297.96 and 117.60 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 297.96 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/297.96 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 297.96 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 35,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,040.10/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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