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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 275.42 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 275.42 and 152.92 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 275.42 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/275.42 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 275.42 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 42,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,117.23/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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