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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 275.00 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 275.00 and 152.42 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 275.00 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/275.00 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 275.00 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 41,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,913.36/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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