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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.39, 275.25 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.39, 275.25 and 147.11 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.39 : 275.25 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.39/275.25 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.39x = 275.25 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.39x = 40,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,492.66/199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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