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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.16, 298.66 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.16, 298.66 and 116.99 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.16 : 298.66 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.16/298.66 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.16x = 298.66 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.16x = 34,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,938.45/199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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