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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.25, 274.88 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.25, 274.88 and 116.31 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.25 : 274.88 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.25/274.88 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.25x = 274.88 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.25x = 31,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970.71/199.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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