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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 275.09 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 275.09 and 147.05 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 275.09 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/275.09 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 275.09 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 40,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,449.87/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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