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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 298.62 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 298.62 and 118.04 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 298.62 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/298.62 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 298.62 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 35,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249.10/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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