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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 275.12 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 275.12 and 149.54 is: 206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 275.12 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/275.12 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 275.12 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 41,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139.32/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.62

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