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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.29, 275.11 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.29, 275.11 and 146.85 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.29 : 275.11 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.29/275.11 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.29x = 275.11 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.29x = 40,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399.33/199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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