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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.29, 275.07 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.29, 275.07 and 115.28 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.29 : 275.07 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.29/275.07 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.29x = 275.07 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.29x = 31,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708.12/199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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