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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.09, 274.78 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.09, 274.78 and 116.19 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.09 : 274.78 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.09/274.78 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.09x = 274.78 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.09x = 31,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,926.69/199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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