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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 274.56 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 274.56 and 152.13 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 274.56 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/274.56 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 274.56 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 41,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,768.81/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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