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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.82, 275.77 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.82, 275.77 and 116.95 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.82 : 275.77 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.82/275.77 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.82x = 275.77 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.82x = 32,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,250.03/199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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