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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 300.08 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 300.08 and 118.64 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 300.08 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/300.08 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 300.08 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 35,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601.49/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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