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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 299.67 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 299.67 and 113.18 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 299.67 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/299.67 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 299.67 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 33,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,916.65/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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