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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 274.61 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 274.61 and 116.12 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 274.61 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/274.61 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 274.61 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 31,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,887.71/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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