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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.81, 275.74 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.81, 275.74 and 116.94 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.81 : 275.74 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.81/275.74 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.81x = 275.74 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.81x = 32,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,245.04/199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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