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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.06, 274.62 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.06, 274.62 and 155.32 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.06 : 274.62 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.06/274.62 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.06x = 274.62 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.06x = 42,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,653.98/199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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