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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.71, 298.89 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.71, 298.89 and 118.71 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.71 : 298.89 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.71/298.89 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.71x = 298.89 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.71x = 35,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,481.23/199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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