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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 274.98 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 274.98 and 155.72 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 274.98 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/274.98 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 274.98 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 42,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819.89/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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