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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.49, 298.85 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.49, 298.85 and 117.02 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.49 : 298.85 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.49/298.85 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.49x = 298.85 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.49x = 34,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,971.43/199.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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