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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.95, 298.73 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.95, 298.73 and 116.93 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.95 : 298.73 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.95/298.73 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.95x = 298.73 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.95x = 34,931.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,931.54/198.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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