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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 274.79 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 274.79 and 157.77 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 274.79 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/274.79 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 274.79 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 43,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,351.46/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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