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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 298.80 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 298.80 and 118.33 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 298.80 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/298.80 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 298.80 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 35,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,357.00/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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