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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.39, 275.08 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.39, 275.08 and 116.46 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.39 : 275.08 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.39/275.08 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.39x = 275.08 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.39x = 32,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,035.82/199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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