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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 275.22 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 275.22 and 146.93 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 275.22 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/275.22 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 275.22 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 40,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,436.70/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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