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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.05, 274.63 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.05, 274.63 and 115.03 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.05 : 274.63 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.05/274.63 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.05x = 274.63 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.05x = 31,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590.69/199.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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