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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 275.40 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 275.40 and 150.48 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 275.40 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/275.40 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 275.40 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 41,442.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442.19/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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