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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.20, 274.52 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.20, 274.52 and 154.92 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.20 : 274.52 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.20/274.52 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.20x = 274.52 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.20x = 42,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528.64/199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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