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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.28, 275.04 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.28, 275.04 and 115.29 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.28 : 275.04 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.28/275.04 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.28x = 275.04 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.28x = 31,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708.79/199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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