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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 274.45 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 274.45 and 157.60 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 274.45 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/274.45 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 274.45 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 43,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,253.32/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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