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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.25, 275.13 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.25, 275.13 and 158.02 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.25 : 275.13 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.25/275.13 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.25x = 275.13 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.25x = 43,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,474.67/199.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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