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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 298.77 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 298.77 and 118.11 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 298.77 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/298.77 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 298.77 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 35,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287.72/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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