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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.01, 274.71 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.01, 274.71 and 150.03 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.01 : 274.71 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.01/274.71 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.01x = 274.71 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.01x = 41,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,215.30/199.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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