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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 275 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 275 and 152.34 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 275 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/275 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 275 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 41,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,893.50/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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