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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.30, 274.94 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.30, 274.94 and 146.92 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.30 : 274.94 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.30/274.94 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.30x = 274.94 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.30x = 40,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,394.18/199.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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