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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 275.16 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 275.16 and 116.47 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 275.16 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/275.16 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 275.16 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 32,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047.30/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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