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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 275.17 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 275.17 and 115.37 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 275.17 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/275.17 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 275.17 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 31,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,745.79/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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