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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.12, 298.84 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.12, 298.84 and 117.84 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.12 : 298.84 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.12/298.84 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.12x = 298.84 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.12x = 35,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215.31/199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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