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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.09, 275.07 and 154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.09, 275.07 and 154.99 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.09 : 275.07 = 154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.09/275.07 = 154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.09x = 275.07 × 154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.09x = 42,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633.10/199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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