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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 298.97 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 298.97 and 118.32 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 298.97 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/298.97 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 298.97 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 35,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374.13/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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