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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 298.67 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 298.67 and 118.02 is: 176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 298.67 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/298.67 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 298.67 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 35,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249.03/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.75

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