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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.15, 298.72 and 117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.15, 298.72 and 117.95 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.15 : 298.72 = 117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.15/298.72 = 117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.15x = 298.72 × 117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.15x = 35,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232.68/199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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