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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 275.17 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 275.17 and 150.23 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 275.17 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/275.17 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 275.17 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 41,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,338.79/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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