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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 274.55 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 274.55 and 149.94 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 274.55 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/274.55 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 274.55 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 41,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165.28/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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