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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.58, 275.41 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.58, 275.41 and 112.27 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.58 : 275.41 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.58/275.41 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.58x = 275.41 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.58x = 30,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,919.31/199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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