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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 298.41 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 298.41 and 117.86 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 298.41 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/298.41 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 298.41 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 35,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170.60/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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