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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.18, 274.62 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.18, 274.62 and 155.44 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.18 : 274.62 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.18/274.62 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.18x = 274.62 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.18x = 42,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,686.93/199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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