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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.39, 298.67 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.39, 298.67 and 118.04 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.39 : 298.67 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.39/298.67 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.39x = 298.67 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.39x = 35,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,253.51/199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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