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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.41, 275.34 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.41, 275.34 and 155.67 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.41 : 275.34 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.41/275.34 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.41x = 275.34 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.41x = 42,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,862.18/199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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