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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.41, 275.17 and 115.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.41, 275.17 and 115.33 is: 159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.41 : 275.17 = 115.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.41/275.17 = 115.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.41x = 275.17 × 115.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.41x = 31,733.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,733.98/199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.14

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