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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 275.28 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 275.28 and 146.93 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 275.28 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/275.28 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 275.28 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 40,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446.89/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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