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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 298.43 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 298.43 and 117.70 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 298.43 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/298.43 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 298.43 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 35,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,126.66/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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