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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.10, 274.71 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.10, 274.71 and 116.19 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.10 : 274.71 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.10/274.71 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.10x = 274.71 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.10x = 31,918.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,918.55/199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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