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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 297.81 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 297.81 and 117.59 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 297.81 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/297.81 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 297.81 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 35,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,017.99/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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