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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 275.58 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 275.58 and 116.80 is: 161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 275.58 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/275.58 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 275.58 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 32,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,187.74/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.15

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