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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 274.56 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 274.56 and 149.88 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 274.56 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/274.56 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 274.56 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 41,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,151.05/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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