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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 274.70 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 274.70 and 116.16 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 274.70 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/274.70 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 274.70 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 31,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,909.15/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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