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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.16, 274.80 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.16, 274.80 and 120.45 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.16 : 274.80 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.16/274.80 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.16x = 274.80 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.16x = 33,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,099.66/199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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