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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 298.98 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 298.98 and 117.84 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 298.98 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/298.98 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 298.98 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 35,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231.80/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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