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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.71, 299.75 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.71, 299.75 and 117.54 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.71 : 299.75 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.71/299.75 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.71x = 299.75 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.71x = 35,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232.03/199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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