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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 274.60 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 274.60 and 116.09 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 274.60 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/274.60 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 274.60 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 31,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,878.31/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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