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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.06, 298.59 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.06, 298.59 and 113.62 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.06 : 298.59 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.06/298.59 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.06x = 298.59 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.06x = 33,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,925.80/199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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