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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.28, 274.94 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.28, 274.94 and 116.34 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.28 : 274.94 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.28/274.94 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.28x = 274.94 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.28x = 31,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,985.94/199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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