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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.18, 298.29 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.18, 298.29 and 117.77 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.18 : 298.29 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.18/298.29 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.18x = 298.29 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.18x = 35,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130.36/199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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