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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.31, 275.07 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.31, 275.07 and 116.40 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.31 : 275.07 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.31/275.07 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.31x = 275.07 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.31x = 32,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,018.15/199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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