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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 275.40 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 275.40 and 116.70 is: 161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 275.40 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/275.40 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 275.40 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 32,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139.18/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.00

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