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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.45, 275.32 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.45, 275.32 and 150.34 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.45 : 275.32 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.45/275.32 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.45x = 275.32 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.45x = 41,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,392.05/199.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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