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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 274.93 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 274.93 and 115.22 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 274.93 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/274.93 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 274.93 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 31,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,677.83/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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