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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.19, 298.51 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.19, 298.51 and 118.01 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.19 : 298.51 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.19/298.51 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.19x = 298.51 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.19x = 35,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225.38/199.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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