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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 274.95 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 274.95 and 152.64 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 274.95 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/274.95 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 274.95 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 41,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,968.37/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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