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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 274.56 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 274.56 and 157.86 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 274.56 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/274.56 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 274.56 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 43,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,342.04/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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