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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.33, 298.58 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.33, 298.58 and 117.97 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.33 : 298.58 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.33/298.58 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.33x = 298.58 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.33x = 35,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223.48/199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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