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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.17, 274.83 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.17, 274.83 and 111.83 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.17 : 274.83 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.17/274.83 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.17x = 274.83 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.17x = 30,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,734.24/199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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