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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 275.46 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 275.46 and 112.28 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 275.46 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/275.46 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 275.46 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 30,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,928.65/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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