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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 274.97 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 274.97 and 149.81 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 274.97 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/274.97 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 274.97 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 41,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,191.13/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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