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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.18, 274.80 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.18, 274.80 and 116.26 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.18 : 274.80 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.18/274.80 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.18x = 274.80 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.18x = 31,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,948.25/199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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