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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.29, 275.04 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.29, 275.04 and 115.30 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.29 : 275.04 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.29/275.04 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.29x = 275.04 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.29x = 31,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,712.11/199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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