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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 274.47 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 274.47 and 150.18 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 274.47 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/274.47 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 274.47 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 41,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,219.90/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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