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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 275.64 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 275.64 and 116.85 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 275.64 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/275.64 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 275.64 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 32,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208.53/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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