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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.93, 298.40 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.93, 298.40 and 117.53 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.93 : 298.40 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.93/298.40 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.93x = 298.40 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.93x = 35,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,068.87/198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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