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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.01, 298.46 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.01, 298.46 and 120.96 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.01 : 298.46 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.01/298.46 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.01x = 298.46 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.01x = 36,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,101.12/199.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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