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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 274.41 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 274.41 and 116.00 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 274.41 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/274.41 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 274.41 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 31,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,830.19/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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