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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.41, 275.08 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.41, 275.08 and 116.49 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.41 : 275.08 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.41/275.08 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.41x = 275.08 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.41x = 32,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043.48/199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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