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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 274.98 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 274.98 and 116.35 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 274.98 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/274.98 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 274.98 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 31,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,993.92/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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