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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 274.58 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 274.58 and 157.44 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 274.58 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/274.58 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 274.58 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 43,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,229.88/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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