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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.21, 274.91 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.21, 274.91 and 116.37 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.21 : 274.91 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.21/274.91 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.21x = 274.91 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.21x = 31,989.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,989.32/199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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