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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 274.95 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 274.95 and 150.20 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 274.95 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/274.95 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 274.95 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 41,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,296.12/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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