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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 275.09 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 275.09 and 116.50 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 275.09 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/275.09 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 275.09 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 32,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046.32/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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