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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 298.20 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 298.20 and 116.64 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 298.20 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/298.20 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 298.20 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 34,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,782.05/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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