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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 275.07 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 275.07 and 116.46 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 275.07 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/275.07 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 275.07 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 32,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,035.09/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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