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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.04, 274.32 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.04, 274.32 and 149.90 is: 206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.04 : 274.32 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.04/274.32 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.04x = 274.32 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.04x = 41,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,119.20/199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.59

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